HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Tropical moisture will remain with us on Independence Day, which will keep scattered showers and storms in the forecast Friday.
A few showers are possible throughout the morning before more scattered showers and storms develop around Noon Friday and could linger into the early evening hours. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors! No severe weather is expected, but some of these storms could produce gusty winds over 40 mph and temporarily flood streets with a quick inch falling in as little as 15 minutes. With the extra rain clouds around, temperatures will only warm to around 90 with some folks staying in the 80s all day. Where it rains heavily, temperatures will fall into the 70s.
If your travel plans take you to other parts of the state, you will likely encounter scattered downpours on the way as the tropical moisture covers much of Texas.
Will there still be rain around during the Freedom Over Texas fireworks show?
It now looks like there could be some lingering showers left behind by the thunderstorms that pop up in the afternoon. We don’t expect any thunderstorms in the evening, but we have put in a 20% chance you’ll be under a shower. Most of the thunderstorms that form during the day should fizzle out quickly after sunset. Temperatures in the evening are expected to be in the mid 80s, but some rain-cooled neighborhoods could even be in the upper 70s by then. Of course the humidity will be high, so prepare for some muggy air.
Isn’t more Saharan dust on the way?
Yes! The second dust cloud of the week is moving in late on July 4th and the day after. This Saharan dust will lead to a hazy gray sky and a reduction in air quality. Those who are sensitive to this particulate matter may notice allergies and asthma flaring up. Despite the haze, there will still be enough moisture overhead to warrant a 30% chance of rain and a high of 94.
What’s in store for the rest of the weekend?
By Sunday the haze is moving out and more tropical moisture will start pushing in. Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s. The moisture moving in from the east is good enough for only a 20% chance of a shower initially, but those rain odds will increase in the 30-40% range for Monday and Tuesday.
What’s happening in the tropics?
We are watching a zone of potential development near Florida and the Carolinas as a weak front stalls out just offshore from the Gulf Coast and the East Coast. For a thorough update and in-depth video on what’s happening in the tropics, head to our tropical update page.
This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.
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